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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-01-2022, 09:15
Replies: 276
Views: 29,704
Posted By morribabes
Re: Why are outboards so unreliable?

There are no bad outboards. There are only bad owners. Lol
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-05-2021, 03:17
Replies: 23
Views: 3,556
Posted By morribabes
Re: Yanmar Water Pump Problem

I've not tried this, and I'm not in a position to do so as I've sold the boat, but I'm intrigued at the possibilities of the 12 volt water pumps available on Ebay for less than the price of a new...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-03-2021, 08:38
Replies: 150
Views: 21,266
Posted By morribabes
Re: Impossible to Fix Westerbeke? 7.6BTD mocks all repair efforts!

A blown head gasket can pressurise the cooling system to the point where no cooling water can get into the water passages. Long shot I know, but if all obvious causes have been investigated, then it...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 13-03-2021, 09:19
Replies: 24
Views: 2,453
Posted By morribabes
Re: Need A/C for a Valiant 47

Look at truck cab aircon units.
Forum: Other 21-02-2021, 08:33
Replies: 439
Views: 43,652
Posted By morribabes
Re: Sailing is for Rich People only

The problem with sailing as a hobby is not the purchase of a boat(you can find very good deals if you set your sights low enough) but the cost of parking the darn thing. My local marina wants more...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 15-10-2020, 07:45
Replies: 87
Views: 7,890
Posted By morribabes
Re: I Found a Rig

I think you're overthinking this. Are you planning to race this boat or do you just want to sail here and there? Any kind of mast will hold up enough sails to do some kind of cruising. If you can't...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-09-2020, 11:00
Replies: 14
Views: 2,136
Posted By morribabes
Re: Sole Diesel mini 34 wierd engine oil leak

Before you go tearing things apart, make sure your engine breather isn't clogged. If your engine has a PCV valve it might be stuck. This will cause positive crankcase pressure and possible oil...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-05-2020, 09:03
Replies: 32
Views: 6,358
Posted By morribabes
Re: Keel failure - how to stay upright

I'd have been very tempted to bring the mast down. Without it, I would expect a keel-less hull would be quite stable.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-04-2020, 11:04
Replies: 22
Views: 4,856
Posted By morribabes
Re: Yanmar 1GM (cone-type trans) needs revving to CLUNK into gear both FWD and REVERS

I'd be inclined to drain the old oil out of it, flush it with kerosene or some such and refill with fresh oil. You might avoid all that dismantling stuff.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-02-2020, 14:06
Replies: 62
Views: 10,336
Posted By morribabes
Re: Cruising/ leaving boat on hard/ no cradle?!

Here in UK I've seen cradles made from scaffolding poles and clamps. Boat owners rent the poles from building scaffolding companies who will also put the cradle together.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-01-2020, 14:00
Replies: 49
Views: 8,695
Posted By morribabes
Re: I've tried Everything....Yanmar with Sooty exhasut

I would suspect you're running too cold. Check/replace thermostat.
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 11-01-2020, 03:14
Replies: 25
Views: 4,248
Posted By morribabes
Re: If You're Thinking of Selling

In the UK we don't have any of this bureaucratic hassle. Maybe we are the new "Land of the Free".
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-09-2019, 11:36
Replies: 74
Views: 19,221
Posted By morribabes
Re: Loud Outboards - How to Reduce Sound?

I doubt if changing to 4 stroke engines would improve the situation. I think you've got a resonance problem due to the lightweight construction of your boat. I would suggest trying various ways of...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-09-2019, 11:27
Replies: 18
Views: 3,063
Posted By morribabes
Re: Engine not starting when cold

Check your glow plugs. they may have gone open circuit.
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 20-08-2019, 00:27
Replies: 353
Views: 37,626
Posted By morribabes
Re: Did I have to give way? Plus short-long blast.

For me it's simple. I stay out of the way of working boats. I'm just floating about, having fun. I don't need to get in the way of somebody earning a living.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-08-2019, 10:46
Replies: 16
Views: 7,991
Posted By morribabes
Re: Lombardini FOCS engines decent product? Just bought a 3 cyl LDW903

I've always used 30:1 to equate hours run to miles travelled with car engines. For boats I'd use 1/2 hull speed. Hours run is a very imprecise indicator of engine condition however, so I'm not sure...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-06-2019, 11:39
Replies: 11
Views: 3,499
Posted By morribabes
Re: Honda 2.3HP starting issues at night

Get an old spark plug and set the gap to around 3mm. Use this to check the spark. If it won't produce a spark you have a compromised ignition system. Check for good earths, HT lead, plug cap, coil...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 13-05-2019, 13:15
Replies: 46
Views: 6,782
Posted By morribabes
Re: Should I turn these OFF or leave them ON?

Aha. I put my smart phone inside my fridge with the shutter delay turned on. I can confirm that the light inside my fridge turns off when the door is shut. YMMV
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-05-2019, 11:01
Replies: 49
Views: 8,221
Posted By morribabes
Re: Yanmar 1GM10 - Impeller problem

I had similar difficulties with my 1GM10. I developed a theory that the problem was that when I stopped the engine with the pull handle the engine would bounce backwards when the piston came up on...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-03-2019, 02:08
Replies: 33
Views: 4,637
Posted By morribabes
Re: What do you think this boat is worth$

The ongoing maintenance costs for a boat that big are going to be huge.
Forum: Our Community 07-01-2019, 10:47
Replies: 212
Views: 22,332
Posted By morribabes
Re: Lets have a friendly discussion about the Rules of the Road

I don't have extensive deep water sailing experience, mainly a coastal sailor, but have always treated the colregs as advisory, in that I will always act as if the other guy hasn't seen me, or is...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 02-12-2018, 01:34
Replies: 46
Views: 11,633
Posted By morribabes
Re: Yanmar Engine revs to 4000 RPM

Try this https://www.tinytach.com/diesel-tinytach
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